Da-Qaidam Weather Records (CHM00052713)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Da-Qaidam (CHM00052713), China, with 70 years of record.
Key Facts for Da-Qaidam
- Da-Qaidam (CHM00052713) is a weather station in China at 37.85 latitude and 95.37 longitude, 3,174 m (10,413 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1956 to 2025, 70 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Da-Qaidam still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Da-Qaidam set a daily record high maximum temperature of 30.0 C (86.0 F) on 18 July 2025.
About the Station
- Location: China, 37.85 latitude, 95.37 longitude.
- Elevation: 3,174 m (10,413 ft).
- Period of record: 1956 to 2025, 70 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
13 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9.3 C (48.7 F) | -34.2 C (-29.6 F) | 4.4 C (39.9 F) | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| Feb | 13.5 C (56.3 F) | -32.5 C (-26.5 F) | 8.5 C (47.3 F) | -23.0 C (-9.4 F) |
| Mar | 20.4 C (68.7 F) | -26.2 C (-15.2 F) | 13.2 C (55.8 F) | -19.1 C (-2.4 F) |
| Apr | 25.8 C (78.4 F) | -19.8 C (-3.6 F) | 21.1 C (70.0 F) | -11.9 C (10.6 F) |
| May | 27.0 C (80.6 F) | -12.4 C (9.7 F) | 24.8 C (76.6 F) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| Jun | 29.6 C (85.3 F) | -5.7 C (21.7 F) | 25.9 C (78.6 F) | 2.9 C (37.2 F) |
| Jul | 32.6 C (90.7 F) | -1.2 C (29.8 F) | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | 2.6 C (36.7 F) |
| Aug | 33.0 C (91.4 F) | -6.6 C (20.1 F) | 29.2 C (84.6 F) | 4.2 C (39.6 F) |
| Sep | 29.7 C (85.5 F) | -10.4 C (13.3 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 21.1 C (70.0 F) | -20.5 C (-4.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 15.0 C (59.0 F) | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 8.0 C (46.4 F) | -31.6 C (-24.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 114 |
| 1957 | 48 |
| 1958 | 16 |
| 1959 | 30 |
| 1960 | 20 |
| 1961 | 39 |
| 1962 | 31 |
| 1963 | 13 |
| 1964 | 22 |
| 1965 | 26 |
| 1966 | 19 |
| 1967 | 29 |
| 1968 | 22 |
| 1969 | 32 |
| 1970 | 27 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 23 |
| 1973 | 17 |
| 1974 | 21 |
| 1975 | 23 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 17 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 21 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 25 |
| 1983 | 19 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 23 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 24 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 27 |
| 1999 | 20 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 37 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 30 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 38 |
| 2025 | 11 |
All-Time Record Progression
9 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1986-08-10 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 19.4 C (66.9 F) |
| 1989-01-13 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -34.2 C (-29.6 F) |
| 1999-07-29 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1999-07-31 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 31.6 C (88.9 F) |
| 1999-07-31 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 19.6 C (67.3 F) |
| 1999-08-01 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 33.0 C (91.4 F) |
| 2000-07-19 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 20.3 C (68.5 F) |
| 2000-07-22 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 22.5 C (72.5 F) |
| 2021-09-24 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Sep: 39.9 mm (1.6 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) | 16 January 2019 |
| Feb | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) | 3 February 2019 |
| Mar | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) | 7 March 2025 |
| Apr | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) | 21 April 2016 |
| May | 20.9 mm (0.8 in) | 17 May 1967 |
| Jun | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 17 June 2015 |
| Jul | 32.2 mm (1.3 in) | 17 July 1977 |
| Aug | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) | 24 August 1966 |
| Sep | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) | 24 September 2021 |
| Oct | 9.9 mm (0.39 in) | 24 October 2017 |
| Nov | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) | 19 November 2018 |
| Dec | 9.9 mm (0.39 in) | 1 December 2016 |
Period of Record Coverage
1956 to 2025| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1993 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1995 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1997 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1999 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2000 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2001 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2002 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2003 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2005 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2006 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2009 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2010 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 207 | 57% | No |
| 2014 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2015 | 148 | 41% | No |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% | No |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% | No |
| 2018 | 25 | 7% | No |
| 2019 | 71 | 19% | No |
| 2020 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2022 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2023 | 346 | 95% | Yes |
| 2024 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
| 2025 | 235 | 64% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 July 2025 | Da-Qaidam, CN | daily high max | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 24 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 July 2025 | Da-Qaidam, CN | daily high max | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 67 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 July 2025 | Da-Qaidam, CN | daily high max | 29.5 C (85.1 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 0 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 June 2025 | Da-Qaidam, CN | daily high max | 25.9 C (78.6 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 2 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 June 2025 | Da-Qaidam, CN | daily high max (Tie) | 25.8 C (78.4 F) | tie | 51 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 June 2025 | Da-Qaidam, CN | daily high max | 25.2 C (77.4 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 63 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 May 2025 | Da-Qaidam, CN | daily high max | 24.8 C (76.6 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 43 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 May 2025 | Da-Qaidam, CN | daily high max | 24.8 C (76.6 F) | 1.0 C (1.8 F) | 43 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 April 2025 | Da-Qaidam, CN | daily rain | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) | 4.0 mm (0.16 in) | 46 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 April 2025 | Da-Qaidam, CN | daily high max | 21.1 C (70.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 22 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 April 2025 | Da-Qaidam, CN | daily high max | 21.1 C (70.0 F) | 1.2 C (2.2 F) | 2 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 March 2025 | Da-Qaidam, CN | daily rain | 9.9 mm (0.39 in) | 9.5 mm (0.37 in) | 27 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 March 2025 | Da-Qaidam, CN | monthly rain | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) | 5.9 mm (0.23 in) | 7 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 March 2025 | Da-Qaidam, CN | daily rain | 3.3 mm (0.13 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 66 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 March 2025 | Da-Qaidam, CN | daily rain | 9.9 mm (0.39 in) | 3.5 mm (0.14 in) | 18 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 March 2025 | Da-Qaidam, CN | daily rain | 5.6 mm (0.22 in) | 2.4 mm (0.09 in) | 44 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 March 2025 | Da-Qaidam, CN | daily high max (Tie) | 8.5 C (47.3 F) | tie | 50 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 January 2025 | Da-Qaidam, CN | daily rain | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 20 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 January 2025 | Da-Qaidam, CN | daily high max | 4.1 C (39.4 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 51 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 January 2025 | Da-Qaidam, CN | daily high max | 4.1 C (39.4 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 51 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
62 complete years, 1956 to 2024| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 2.1 C | -0.13 C |
| 1957 | 0.2 C | -2.04 C |
| 1958 | 1.3 C | -0.86 C |
| 1959 | 1.2 C | -1.00 C |
| 1960 | 1.5 C | -0.67 C |
| 1961 | 0.7 C | -1.52 C |
| 1962 | 0.8 C | -1.41 C |
| 1963 | 1.3 C | -0.88 C |
| 1964 | 1.1 C | -1.09 C |
| 1965 | 1.3 C | -0.93 C |
| 1966 | 1.3 C | -0.90 C |
| 1967 | 0.5 C | -1.70 C |
| 1968 | 1.1 C | -1.10 C |
| 1969 | 1.8 C | -0.36 C |
| 1970 | 0.7 C | -1.48 C |
| 1971 | 1.7 C | -0.50 C |
| 1972 | 2.0 C | -0.23 C |
| 1973 | 1.5 C | -0.74 C |
| 1974 | 1.9 C | -0.34 C |
| 1975 | 1.8 C | -0.44 C |
| 1976 | 1.4 C | -0.82 C |
| 1977 | 1.5 C | -0.67 C |
| 1978 | 1.8 C | -0.37 C |
| 1979 | 1.8 C | -0.39 C |
| 1980 | 2.0 C | -0.16 C |
| 1981 | 2.4 C | +0.22 C |
| 1982 | 2.2 C | -0.05 C |
| 1983 | 0.9 C | -1.28 C |
| 1984 | 1.6 C | -0.63 C |
| 1985 | 1.9 C | -0.32 C |
| 1986 | 1.6 C | -0.61 C |
| 1987 | 2.9 C | +0.66 C |
| 1988 | 2.5 C | +0.32 C |
| 1989 | 2.0 C | -0.25 C |
| 1990 | 2.2 C | -0.04 C |
| 1991 | 2.3 C | +0.05 C |
| 1992 | 1.7 C | -0.52 C |
| 1993 | 1.9 C | -0.30 C |
| 1994 | 2.5 C | +0.26 C |
| 1995 | 1.5 C | -0.74 C |
| 1996 | 2.4 C | +0.20 C |
| 1997 | 2.3 C | +0.13 C |
| 1998 | 3.4 C | +1.22 C |
| 1999 | 3.1 C | +0.94 C |
| 2000 | 2.3 C | +0.07 C |
| 2001 | 2.8 C | +0.64 C |
| 2002 | 3.2 C | +0.97 C |
| 2003 | 3.1 C | +0.94 C |
| 2004 | 3.3 C | +1.14 C |
| 2005 | 3.4 C | +1.24 C |
| 2006 | 4.0 C | +1.76 C |
| 2007 | 3.7 C | +1.47 C |
| 2008 | 2.9 C | +0.68 C |
| 2009 | 3.9 C | +1.66 C |
| 2010 | 4.1 C | +1.87 C |
| 2011 | 3.8 C | +1.63 C |
| 2012 | 2.8 C | +0.57 C |
| 2020 | 2.9 C | +0.73 C |
| 2021 | 3.2 C | +1.00 C |
| 2022 | 4.0 C | +1.79 C |
| 2023 | 3.7 C | +1.49 C |
| 2024 | 4.2 C | +1.99 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.5 C (0.4 to 0.5) per decade over 1956 to 2024. In Fahrenheit: 0.8 F (0.7 to 0.9) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 62 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.5 C (0.4 to 0.5) per decade | 0.8 F (0.7 to 0.9) per decade | 1956 to 2024 | 62 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.4 C (0.3 to 0.5) per decade | 0.6 F (0.5 to 0.8) per decade | 1956 to 2024 | 62 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.5 C (0.4 to 0.6) per decade | 1.0 F (0.8 to 1.2) per decade | 1956 to 2024 | 62 | Rise |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1956 to 2025| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 33.0 C (91.4 F) | 1999 | 28.6 C (83.5 F) | 70 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -34.2 C (-29.6 F) | 1989 | -28.5 C (-19.4 F) | 70 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) | 2021 | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) | 70 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 80.4 mm (3.2 in) | 2019 | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) | 70 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 171 days | 1976 | 102 days | 70 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 27.7 C (81.9 F) |
| 1957 | 28.2 C (82.8 F) |
| 1958 | 29.7 C (85.5 F) |
| 1959 | 29.7 C (85.5 F) |
| 1960 | 28.5 C (83.3 F) |
| 1961 | 29.6 C (85.3 F) |
| 1962 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 1963 | 28.1 C (82.6 F) |
| 1964 | 28.6 C (83.5 F) |
| 1965 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1966 | 27.6 C (81.7 F) |
| 1967 | 27.9 C (82.2 F) |
| 1968 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 1969 | 28.8 C (83.8 F) |
| 1970 | 28.1 C (82.6 F) |
| 1971 | 29.9 C (85.8 F) |
| 1972 | 29.6 C (85.3 F) |
| 1973 | 29.0 C (84.2 F) |
| 1974 | 27.4 C (81.3 F) |
| 1975 | 28.1 C (82.6 F) |
| 1976 | 25.8 C (78.4 F) |
| 1977 | 28.8 C (83.8 F) |
| 1978 | 29.5 C (85.1 F) |
| 1979 | 29.5 C (85.1 F) |
| 1980 | 27.7 C (81.9 F) |
| 1981 | 31.0 C (87.8 F) |
| 1982 | 27.3 C (81.1 F) |
| 1983 | 26.9 C (80.4 F) |
| 1984 | 25.7 C (78.3 F) |
| 1985 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1986 | 31.0 C (87.8 F) |
| 1987 | 28.6 C (83.5 F) |
| 1988 | 28.1 C (82.6 F) |
| 1989 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 1990 | 28.4 C (83.1 F) |
| 1991 | 29.6 C (85.3 F) |
| 1992 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1993 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1994 | 29.9 C (85.8 F) |
| 1995 | 29.7 C (85.5 F) |
| 1996 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1997 | 30.4 C (86.7 F) |
| 1998 | 28.1 C (82.6 F) |
| 1999 | 33.0 C (91.4 F) |
| 2000 | 32.6 C (90.7 F) |
| 2001 | 31.8 C (89.2 F) |
| 2002 | 30.1 C (86.2 F) |
| 2003 | 27.7 C (81.9 F) |
| 2004 | 31.5 C (88.7 F) |
| 2005 | 28.6 C (83.5 F) |
| 2006 | 30.4 C (86.7 F) |
| 2007 | 27.7 C (81.9 F) |
| 2008 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 2009 | 26.6 C (79.9 F) |
| 2010 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 2011 | 29.5 C (85.1 F) |
| 2012 | 27.7 C (81.9 F) |
| 2013 | 28.0 C (82.4 F) |
| 2014 | 29.3 C (84.7 F) |
| 2015 | 29.9 C (85.8 F) |
| 2016 | 6.7 C (44.1 F) |
| 2017 | 0.4 C (32.7 F) |
| 2018 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 2019 | 8.9 C (48.0 F) |
| 2020 | 27.1 C (80.8 F) |
| 2021 | 30.1 C (86.2 F) |
| 2022 | 31.3 C (88.3 F) |
| 2023 | 31.0 C (87.8 F) |
| 2024 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 2025 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1956 | -31.6 C (-24.9 F) |
| 1957 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 1958 | -30.5 C (-22.9 F) |
| 1959 | -31.2 C (-24.2 F) |
| 1960 | -29.9 C (-21.8 F) |
| 1961 | -31.2 C (-24.2 F) |
| 1962 | -30.5 C (-22.9 F) |
| 1963 | -30.1 C (-22.2 F) |
| 1964 | -33.6 C (-28.5 F) |
| 1965 | -29.2 C (-20.6 F) |
| 1966 | -28.6 C (-19.5 F) |
| 1967 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1968 | -28.7 C (-19.7 F) |
| 1969 | -31.0 C (-23.8 F) |
| 1970 | -31.0 C (-23.8 F) |
| 1971 | -28.2 C (-18.8 F) |
| 1972 | -28.5 C (-19.3 F) |
| 1973 | -32.3 C (-26.1 F) |
| 1974 | -29.6 C (-21.3 F) |
| 1975 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1976 | -24.2 C (-11.6 F) |
| 1977 | -27.3 C (-17.1 F) |
| 1978 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1979 | -27.4 C (-17.3 F) |
| 1980 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1981 | -25.7 C (-14.3 F) |
| 1982 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1983 | -30.7 C (-23.3 F) |
| 1984 | -28.1 C (-18.6 F) |
| 1985 | -29.2 C (-20.6 F) |
| 1986 | -31.8 C (-25.2 F) |
| 1987 | -24.8 C (-12.6 F) |
| 1988 | -29.1 C (-20.4 F) |
| 1989 | -34.2 C (-29.6 F) |
| 1990 | -28.4 C (-19.1 F) |
| 1991 | -29.8 C (-21.6 F) |
| 1992 | -26.9 C (-16.4 F) |
| 1993 | -28.7 C (-19.7 F) |
| 1994 | -26.5 C (-15.7 F) |
| 1995 | -30.7 C (-23.3 F) |
| 1996 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1997 | -25.2 C (-13.4 F) |
| 1998 | -25.9 C (-14.6 F) |
| 1999 | -29.1 C (-20.4 F) |
| 2000 | -29.2 C (-20.6 F) |
| 2001 | -26.9 C (-16.4 F) |
| 2002 | -28.6 C (-19.5 F) |
| 2003 | -24.8 C (-12.6 F) |
| 2004 | -27.5 C (-17.5 F) |
| 2005 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 2006 | -28.4 C (-19.1 F) |
| 2007 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 2008 | -33.8 C (-28.8 F) |
| 2009 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 2010 | -24.2 C (-11.6 F) |
| 2011 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 2012 | -28.1 C (-18.6 F) |
| 2013 | -25.1 C (-13.2 F) |
| 2014 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 2015 | -24.3 C (-11.7 F) |
| 2016 | -25.5 C (-13.9 F) |
| 2017 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 2018 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 2019 | -30.7 C (-23.3 F) |
| 2020 | -27.1 C (-16.8 F) |
| 2021 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 2022 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 2023 | -28.6 C (-19.5 F) |
| 2024 | -26.9 C (-16.4 F) |
| 2025 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 14.8 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1957 | 14.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1958 | 17.2 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1959 | 8.2 mm (0.32 in) |
| 1960 | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1961 | 7.2 mm (0.28 in) |
| 1962 | 12.3 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1963 | 14.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1964 | 25.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1965 | 6.6 mm (0.26 in) |
| 1966 | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1967 | 20.9 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1968 | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1969 | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1970 | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1971 | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1972 | 17.2 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1973 | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1974 | 18.1 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1975 | 14.6 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1976 | 10.6 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1977 | 32.2 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1978 | 17.6 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1979 | 13.9 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1980 | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1981 | 15.6 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1982 | 19.7 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1983 | 13.5 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1984 | 13.9 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1985 | 13.2 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1986 | 14.9 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1987 | 10.8 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1988 | 16.6 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1989 | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1990 | 7.9 mm (0.31 in) |
| 1991 | 18.2 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1992 | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1993 | 10.8 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1994 | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1995 | 6.2 mm (0.24 in) |
| 1996 | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1997 | 18.7 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1998 | 12.1 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1999 | 13.8 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2000 | 17.6 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2001 | 10.5 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2002 | 20.0 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2003 | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2004 | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2005 | 17.1 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2006 | 16.4 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2007 | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2008 | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2009 | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2010 | 16.9 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2011 | 18.4 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2012 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2013 | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) |
| 2014 | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2015 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2016 | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2017 | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2018 | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2019 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2020 | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) |
| 2021 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2022 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2023 | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2024 | 7.9 mm (0.31 in) |
| 2025 | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1957 | 14.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1958 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1959 | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1960 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1961 | 7.3 mm (0.29 in) |
| 1962 | 23.2 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1963 | 20.0 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1964 | 27.1 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1965 | 8.6 mm (0.34 in) |
| 1966 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1967 | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1968 | 16.4 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1969 | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1970 | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1971 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1972 | 27.6 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1973 | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1974 | 38.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1975 | 16.7 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1976 | 13.3 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1977 | 57.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1978 | 18.1 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1979 | 20.4 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1980 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1981 | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1982 | 19.7 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1983 | 16.9 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1984 | 20.9 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1985 | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1986 | 35.7 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1987 | 19.2 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1988 | 31.3 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1989 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1990 | 11.8 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1991 | 40.5 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1992 | 65.9 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1993 | 18.1 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1994 | 14.9 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1995 | 7.4 mm (0.29 in) |
| 1996 | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1997 | 18.7 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1998 | 13.1 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1999 | 15.4 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2000 | 19.2 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2001 | 24.0 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2002 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2003 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2004 | 16.4 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2005 | 22.3 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2006 | 28.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2007 | 31.6 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2008 | 30.3 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2009 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2010 | 24.5 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2011 | 25.1 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2012 | 38.7 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2013 | 3.6 mm (0.14 in) |
| 2014 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2015 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2016 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2017 | 80.1 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2018 | 40.2 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2019 | 80.4 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2020 | 8.2 mm (0.32 in) |
| 2021 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2022 | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2023 | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2024 | 26.0 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2025 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 145 days |
| 1957 | 119 days |
| 1958 | 123 days |
| 1959 | 120 days |
| 1960 | 99 days |
| 1961 | 48 days |
| 1962 | 76 days |
| 1963 | 69 days |
| 1964 | 91 days |
| 1965 | 154 days |
| 1966 | 83 days |
| 1967 | 97 days |
| 1968 | 81 days |
| 1969 | 105 days |
| 1970 | 117 days |
| 1971 | 120 days |
| 1972 | 114 days |
| 1973 | 89 days |
| 1974 | 138 days |
| 1975 | 67 days |
| 1976 | 171 days |
| 1977 | 94 days |
| 1978 | 117 days |
| 1979 | 81 days |
| 1980 | 109 days |
| 1981 | 89 days |
| 1982 | 121 days |
| 1983 | 113 days |
| 1984 | 150 days |
| 1985 | 100 days |
| 1986 | 136 days |
| 1987 | 61 days |
| 1988 | 110 days |
| 1989 | 113 days |
| 1990 | 137 days |
| 1991 | 119 days |
| 1992 | 123 days |
| 1993 | 132 days |
| 1994 | 158 days |
| 1995 | 105 days |
| 1996 | 78 days |
| 1997 | 89 days |
| 1998 | 106 days |
| 1999 | 126 days |
| 2000 | 96 days |
| 2001 | 111 days |
| 2002 | 111 days |
| 2003 | 66 days |
| 2004 | 64 days |
| 2005 | 126 days |
| 2006 | 64 days |
| 2007 | 92 days |
| 2008 | 118 days |
| 2009 | 123 days |
| 2010 | 68 days |
| 2011 | 104 days |
| 2012 | 96 days |
| 2013 | 5 days |
| 2014 | 3 days |
| 2015 | 2 days |
| 2016 | 4 days |
| 2017 | 4 days |
| 2018 | 4 days |
| 2019 | 21 days |
| 2020 | 151 days |
| 2021 | 71 days |
| 2022 | 144 days |
| 2023 | 49 days |
| 2024 | 35 days |
| 2025 | 48 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
62 years with a frostAcross 62 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Da-Qaidam falls on 2 June and the median first autumn frost on 11 September, which leaves a median of 99 days between them.
In 1988 to 2024 the median growing season was 110 days. That is 18 days more than in 1956 to 1985.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +7.6 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1956 to 1985) | Recent period (1988 to 2024) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 2 June | 9 June | 27 May | 13 days earlier | -3.7 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 11 September | 5 September | 13 September | 8 days later | +3.9 days per decade |
| Growing days | 99 days | 92 days | 110 days | 18 days more | +7.6 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
62 years, 1956 to 2024A day with at least 15.3 mm (0.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 32.5 mm (1.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 15.3 mm (0.6 in) | |
| 5 years | 20.5 mm (0.8 in) | |
| 10 years | 23.7 mm (0.9 in) | |
| 25 years | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) | |
| 50 years | 30.1 mm (1.2 in) | |
| 100 years | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) | Longer than the 62 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 62 years of values from 1956 to 2024.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 39.9 mm (1.6 in) in 2021; 32.2 mm (1.3 in) in 1977; 28.0 mm (1.1 in) in 1992.
Climate Twins
2003 to 2024 against 1961 to 1990Over 2003 to 2024, Da-Qaidam had a mean temperature of 3.5 C (38.4 F) and 100.2 mm (3.9 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Fontenelle Dam (United States, 10,771 km away), Farson 2NNE (United States, 10,773 km away) and Lenghu (China, 205 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fontenelle Dam | United States | 10,771 km (6,693 mi) | 3.5 C (38.3 F) | 189.3 mm (7.5 in) | 0.90 |
| Farson 2NNE | United States | 10,773 km (6,694 mi) | 3.0 C (37.5 F) | 197.8 mm (7.8 in) | 1.00 |
| Lenghu | China | 205 km (127 mi) | 2.8 C (37.0 F) | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) | 1.06 |
Twins are stations, not cities. A twin is one of the three stations at least 100 km away whose earlier climate is closest to this station's recent one, so a close match does not mean the two places look alike in other ways. A station move or a gap in a record can change that station's averages. The list describes past climate; it is not a forecast and does not say what caused any change. How twins are found, and a search for any station.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-17 (17 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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